Aaron Goodwin

Aaron Goodwin, the Ghost Adventures cameraman known for chasing paranormal activity, faced a real-life horror when his wife, Victoria, plotted to have him murdered in a shocking case of murder-for-hire. What began as a seemingly normal marriage in Las Vegas took a dark turn in 2024 when Victoria, struggling with a rare swallowing disorder and marital strain, became obsessed with Grant Amato—a convicted murderer serving life in prison for killing his family. Through a contraband phone, she built a secret relationship with Amato, discussing her desire to end her marriage and even planning to hire a hitman to kill Aaron while he filmed in California. Despite the plot never being carried out, authorities uncovered incriminating messages, leading to Victoria’s arrest in March 2025. She pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder, avoiding the more severe solicitation charge, and was sentenced to 3 to 7.5 years in prison. Aaron, who received the news on set during filming, described the betrayal as devastating, leaving him with lasting trauma, fear, and a shattered sense of trust. The case exposes the terrifying gap between curated social media perfection and the hidden chaos behind closed doors—where a wife’s fantasy of escape turned into a real plan to end her husband’s life. The episode underscores how emotional isolation, mental health struggles, and the allure of forbidden connections can spiral into unimaginable acts.